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SK53 YLR

2003 Kia Shuma

Green Petrol 1594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2017
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

81,677 mi
Last recorded81,677 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Kia Shuma48,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK53 YLR
MakeKia
ModelShuma
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,594cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 23 Mar 2016 81,677 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded generally corrosion on all pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 71,048 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 63,272 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 57,315 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 47,881 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 44,344 miles

all tyres near legal limit

Pass 28 Aug 2009 39,701 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 34,053 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 26,347 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 19,995 miles

How Reliable is the Kia Shuma?

Based on 66,231 MOT tests across 7,069 vehicles.

66.2%
Pass Rate
5,428
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
7,069
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5,430
Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,169
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,743
position lamp(s) not working 3,329
constant velocity joint gaiter split 3,033
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SK53 YLR is a 2003 Kia Shuma in Green with a 1,594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2003 Kia Shuma models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 48,872 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kia Shuma fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 5,430 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SK53 YLR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Shuma typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 23 years old, this Kia Shuma is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SK53 YLR registered?

SK53 YLR is a 2003 Kia Shuma, first registered on 15 September 2003.

Is SK53 YLR safe to buy?

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